Evening to feature concert performances by the Capital Wind Symphony,
led by Maestro George Etheridge, to be held at the Music Center at
Strathmore

February 27, 2014 10:28 AM Eastern Standard Time

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Capital
Wind Symphony, the premier non-military professional wind symphony
ensemble based in the Washington, DC metro area, is proud to announce
the first annual Winds for Warriors Charity Gala on April 28,
2014 at 7:30 P.M. at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda,
MD. The gala will bring together audiences to celebrate the American
band tradition while also benefitting and providing donations to the
Wounded Warrior Project.

Gala guests will experience an astonishing array of visual attractions
to accompany the musical selections, to include Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln
Portrait”, narrated by Paco Cosio-Marron. Sarah Christian, Former Ms.
Maryland United States and U.S. Navy nurse at Walter Reed Medical Center
will also be present at the Gala event, in addition to the United States
Naval Academy graduate and service-disabled retired U.S. Naval
Commander, Edward Abner, who will be emceeing throughout the night.

“We are proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project in their noble
efforts to assist wounded veterans,” said George Etheridge, founder and
conductor of the Capital Wind Symphony. “We look forward to providing an
unforgettable experience, sure to captivate the audience with our music.”

The Capital Wind Symphony performs a wide assortment of professional,
high-quality pieces from classical works composed by Giuseppe Verdi to
more contemporary pieces by Eric Whitacre. Dedicated to educating young
people on the importance of these musical masterpieces, the Capital Wind
Symphony works alongside musical educators throughout the Washington, DC
metropolitan area to mentor and encourage students to become involved in
band programs.

Gala tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting this website.
Individual and corporate sponsorships as well as donation opportunities
are also available. For more information, please contact Ken Wolff by
phone or email at 888-99-GOCWS or gala@capitalwindsymphony.com.

About Capital Wind Symphony

Founded in 1991, the Capital Wind Symphony is the premier non-military
professional wind symphony in the US. It attracts wind and percussion
players from across the country, and soloists from throughout the world.
Capital Wind Symphony is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the
great American band tradition, with a repertoire from transcriptions,
classic band works, and new compositions for wind ensemble and wind
orchestra. Beyond its own performances, the Capital Wind Symphony works
closely with music educators throughout Washington, Maryland and
Virginia to encourage student participation in their school band
programs. Master Class Workshops offer “side by side” musical experience
for elementary, middle and high school band programs. For more
information, visit capitalwindsymphony.org.

About Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project is recognizing its ten-year anniversary,
reflecting on a decade of service and reaffirming its commitment to
serving Wounded Warriors for their lifetime. The mission of Wounded
Warrior Project ® (WWP) is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP’s
purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the
needs of injured service members, to help injured service members, to
help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to
provide unique, direct programs and service to meet their needs. WWP is
a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville,
Florida. To get involved and to learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.